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H972 DNJ

1991 BMW 850

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,123 mi
Last recorded140,123 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 850115,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 DNJ
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 140,123 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 140,123 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 139,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 138,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 134,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 129,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 129,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 850?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 253
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Headlamp aim too low 214
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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H972 DNJ is a 1991 BMW 850 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 115,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H972 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H972 DNJ registered?

H972 DNJ is a 1991 BMW 850, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H972 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H972 DNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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